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As history and records are set in 2018, the world must listen to Arctic Indigenous Peoples at IMO
Pollution threats from HFO tie into the very fiber of our lives — affecting our access to healthy wildlife for food and the quality of our lands.
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Oil Tanker Info Sheet
Since 1975 Friends of the Earth has maintained a presence in the Paci c Northwest, covering a broad range of environmental issues.
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Northwest Campaign Info Sheet
Our Oceans and Vessels Program is keenly aware that until we wean ourselves off fossil fuels, we must ensure that the best available technology and practices are continuously updated to reduce the ris…
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The foreseeable end of vessel heavy fuel oil use in the Arctic
The threat posed by heavy fuel oil in the Arctic is substantial. In fragile, ice-covered marine environments, use of this fuel by ships is a disaster waiting to happen.
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International Maritime Organization adopts key international routing and protection measures for Bering Sea
As climate change continues to alter the Arctic, it is imperative that Indigenous communities and practices are not threatened by large-scale commercial marine activity.
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IMO advances anti-pollution initiatives at MEPC 72
Being part of the IMO process is integral for the health and wellbeing of our oceans. I am thankful for our partners and funders for helping to make a difference in the lives of Arctic communities, wi…
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U.S. Senators Reject Attempt to Weaken Protections from Aquatic Invasive Species
In a major victory for clean water, outdoor recreation, and local economies across the country, the U.S. Senate today rejected attempts to weaken Clean Water Act protections to prevent aquatic invasiv…
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U.S. Senate Assault on Clean Water Act Will Leave Environment, Economy Vulnerable to Invasive Species
The Clean Water Act has provided protection for our waters from polluted ship discharges for almost a decade. Congress must not allow this dirty industry to start dumping its pollution in our oceans a…
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Clean Arctic Alliance hails IMO move to ban heavy fuel oil from Arctic shipping
Plans to develop a ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO) from Arctic shipping, along with an assessment of the impact of such a ban, were agreed upon during the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Mar…